Among well-curated collections, you can create your own masterpiece.
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is the oldest fine arts museum in Alabama, and its lakefront setting and idyllic grounds make it a perfect wedding venue for arts-loving couples. Senior Curator Margaret Lynne Ausfeld, tells us why.
Q: What different areas of the museum are available for use during weddings?
A: “The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts offers incredible spaces to make all of your ceremony, reception, and after-party dreams a reality. Begin your event with a lakeside wedding ceremony on the Parker Terrace at sunset. Then move to the picturesque three-acre Caddell Sculpture Garden for cocktails. Enjoy dinner in the Lowder Gallery, surrounded by world-class contemporary art. Finish the evening by dancing under the soaring height of the Rotunda – my favorite spot in the museum. Recently, a couple wed in front of the bride’s favorite work from her childhood, John Signer Sargent’s Mrs. Louis E. Raphael (Henriette Goldschmidt).
Q: What is your advice to Southern couples as they select their venue?
A: “We advise couples looking for a venue for their wedding to think through the whole picture. Consider your guests and ask yourself a few questions: Will this venue be easily accessible for family members with mobility issues? Is there adequate parking? Suppose you plan to have a part or all of your event outdoors – does the venue have space indoors to accommodate everything in inclement weather? Lastly, and importantly, I recommend that all couples find an event coordinator they enjoy working with because you will spend a lot of time with them!”
The Creatives
Bridal Gown: McClendon Bridals. Floral Design: Dana’s Floral Design. Hair & Makeup: Makeup Mel. Jewelry: Bromberg’s. Photography: Nick Frontiero Photography. Venue: Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.
